Hourly Research Assistant (Work Study)

About the role

This position is only available to students awarded a Federal Work-Study Award for the current year. Students may not begin working until Federal Work Study Eligibility is confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Compiles data from a variety of sources including interviews, literature sources, and medical and genealogical records.
• Enters information into department’s computer system.
• Affords assistance in performing both quantitative and qualitative data analyses in SAS, Excel, NVIVO and other programs.
• Affords assistance in preparing manuscripts and presentation materials by creating slides, charts, graphs and handouts.
• Searched sources such as reference works, documents, statistical records and evaluated applicability of collected data to research subject.
• Might afford assistance in data collection including observing and coding meeting behaviors, creation of questionnaires, and interacting with study participants.
• Drafted correspondence to answer inquiries and responded to requests from agencies about specific projects.
• Edit research papers, project reports, proposals and curriculum materials prior to publication or presentation.
• Prepared format for final disposition of data and arranged for the printing and graphic art requirements for printed materials.
• Maintained an internal library on project information resources and final data collected.
• Works with research personnel in the design and preparation and recruitment for research projects and in recording data.
• Scheduled appointments, visits, and meetings for meeting participants and clients.
• Performs administrative tasks in support of the clinical research program or laboratory.
• Recruits participants, verifies eligibility, and enrolls subjects.
• Schedules participant visits and maintains records.
• Transports samples or laboratory equipment.
• Maintains inventory levels and orders supplies.

Requirements

• Requires little to no related experience.
• This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track.

Qualifications

• EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
• Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Research Assistant, I: Requires little to no related experience. Research Assistant, II : Requires at least 1 year of related experience. Research Assistant, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Skills

• Strong organizational and data management skills including the coding of audio and video transcripts.
• Ability to handle several responsibilities and work under tight time constraints.
• The incumbent works under general supervision in the performance of most tasks and may determine the prioritization of routine work assignments and assist in establishing standardized questions for interviews.
• When compiling information from various sources, particularly interviews, the incumbent must evaluate what is critical to the goals of the study and have the ability to elicit cooperation from participants.
• The incumbent must be aware of the various stages during the research project so he/she can give accurate information to outside sources as well as assist in keeping the project on schedule, and able to multi-task with varied assignments and be aware of resources needed to accomplish publishing/printing objectives.

Benefits

Additional Information The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

Pay

$10.92 – $25.20 DOE

Schedule

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Standard Hours per Week 19